Gallup, New Mexico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Gallup, New Mexico is 21,333 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in New Mexico. The median household income is $57,466, the median home value is $134,600, and the median age is 34.0.
The population has declined 6.7% since 2010 (21,798 → 20,339).
21,333
Population
1057
People / sq mi
$57,466
Median Income
$134,600
Median Home Value
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Gallup covers 20.2 sq mi of land at 1057 people per square mile.
About Gallup, NM
The poverty rate is what most separates Gallup from the typical city: 23.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Gallup is a city in New Mexico with a population of 21,333. It ranks #12 among cities in New Mexico by population.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $57,466, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 23.7%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $134,600, with typical rent around $858.
College attainment is 22.6%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the lower side here, at 6.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Gallup: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Gallup city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Gallup city had a population of 21,798 in 2010 and 20,339 in 2024, a -6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,187 in 2015. Average annual growth rate: -0.49%.
20,339
Population (2024)
21,798
Population (2010)
22,187
Peak (2015)
-0.49%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,798 |
| 2011 | 21,968 |
| 2012 | 21,926 |
| 2013 | 21,994 |
| 2014 | 22,009 |
| 2015 | 22,187 |
| 2016 | 22,036 |
| 2017 | 21,846 |
| 2018 | 21,682 |
| 2019 | 21,493 |
| 2020 | 21,801 |
| 2021 | 21,441 |
| 2022 | 20,994 |
| 2023 | 20,528 |
| 2024 | 20,339 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 43.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 56.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$57,466
Median Household Income
$25,154
Per Capita Income
23.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$134,600
Median Home Value
$858
Median Rent
49.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.6%
High School+
22.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.4%
Drive Alone
83.1%
Public Transit
6.5%
Work From Home
18.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
27.9%
Foreign Born
64.7%
Non-English at Home
6.6%
Veterans
13.3%
With Disability
87.1%
Health Insurance
91.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.2% |
| Public Administration | 6.8% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.0% |
| Information | 3.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.6% |
| Retail Trade | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gallup, New Mexico has a population of 21,333 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in New Mexico.
The median household income in Gallup, New Mexico is $57,466, with 23.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Gallup, New Mexico is $134,600, with median monthly rent at $858 and a homeownership rate of 49.4%.
The median age in Gallup, New Mexico is 34.0 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
The population has declined 6.7% since 2010 (21,798 → 20,339).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.